{
  "id": 2773061,
  "title": "Gicquel-Delrue win France's first badminton world title in New Delhi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/gicquel-delrue-win-frances-first-badminton-world-title-in-new-delhi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T10:53:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1517246/gicquel-delrue-win-frances-first-badminton-world-title-new-delhi"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In New Delhi, world No. 5 Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue achieved a historic milestone by winning France's first-ever World Championships gold medal in badminton. The French duo triumphed over top seeds Feng Yan and Huang Dong Ping in a mixed doubles final, defeating their opponents 22-20, 19-21, 21-15. This victory marked Europe's first world title in a paired event since 2009, when Denmark's Thomas Laybourn and Kamilla Rytter-Juhl secured the title in India. Gicquel and Delrue showcased tactical prowess throughout the match, neutralizing Dong Ping's net presence and employing effective flick serves against Yan Zhe, including a crucial one on match point. Delrue expressed her emotions, stating that it was an amazing moment to win France's first world title and to hear the national anthem for the first time. Gicquel added that it was hard to believe that such a feat could happen when they were 10 years old, emphasizing the significance of this achievement for French badminton.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 5 Thom Gicquel-Delphine Delrue made history as France captured their first-ever World Championships gold medal after defeating top seeds Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping in New Delhi on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue win France's first badminton World Championship gold in New Delhi.",
    "Defeated top seeds Feng Yan and Huang Dong Ping 22-20, 19-21, 21-15 in mixed doubles final."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "France’s Alex Lanier wins historic men’s singles world badminton title in New Delhi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/frances-alex-lanier-wins-historic-mens-singles-world-badminton-title",
        "published": "2026-08-23T12:13:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}